Jaiswal hits maiden double ton in Test cricket

Yashasvi Jaiswal struck his maiden double century as India were all out for 396 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test against England in Vishakhapatanam on Saturday.Jaiswal scored 209 off 290 balls with the help of 19 boundaries and seven sixes to steer India to the total which came off 112 overs.Jaiswal was the standout batter in India's first innings for India. The second-highest score by an Indian batter after Jaiswal was just 34 - by Shubman Gill, who looked impressive but failed to convert his innings into a big one. Jaiswal hit 18 fours and 7 sixes en route his double century. Previously, Jaiswal's highest score was 171, on his debut against West Indies.

A head-turning individual effort from Yashasvi Jaiswal

The 22-year-old becomes the third-youngest double centurion for India in men's Test matches

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Jaiswal showcased his versatility by seamlessly switching between ground strokes and aerial shots, exemplified by his fearless approach against left-arm spinner Tom Hartley, whom he had dispatched for a six to reach the coveted three-figure mark.

That Leap. That Celebration. That Special Feeling

Here's how Yashasvi Jaiswal notched up his Double Hundred

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James Anderson (3/47), Rehan Ahmed (3/65) and Shoaib Bashir (3/138) picked up three wickets for England.